What happened on Wednesday May 21, 1986?

Here's what happened on May 21, 1986:

• US Nuclear Test at Nevada Test Site On May 21, 1986, the United States conducted a nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site, continuing its Cold War-era nuclear weapons testing program. These underground nuclear tests were part of the ongoing strategic and technological competition with the Soviet Union, aimed at maintaining and demonstrating nuclear capabilities.
• Rafael Ramirez's Four-Double Game On May 21, 1986, Atlanta Braves player Rafael Ramirez achieved a rare baseball feat by hitting four doubles in a single game, showcasing exceptional batting skill and consistency. This performance is a notable individual achievement in Major League Baseball history.

Events in 1986

May 21, 1986: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 21, 1986

Newspapers from May. 21, 1986

May 21, 1986 was a Wednesday and it was the 141st day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 21, 1986 can also be written as 5/21/1986 in the US and as 21/5/1986 in UK and Europe.

May 21, 1986 in May 1986 calendar

Famous people born on May 21, 1986:

• Mario Mandzukic

  Professional Croatian footballer who played as a striker for top clubs like Bayern Munich, Juventus, and the Croatian national team.

• Sebastian Janikowski
• Santa Auzina
• Da'Vine Joy Randolph
• Edimar Curitiba Fraga
• Rosa Feola
• Hwang Kyung-seon
• Qədir Hüseynov
• Ahmed Ali Kamel
• Tobias Kamke
• Pedro Larrea
• Varvara Lepchenko
• Ricardo Lockette
• Guillaume Loriot
• Madson
• Denis Moisejčenkov
• Myra
• Jetmir Nina
• Bambale Osby

Famous people born in 1986

Famous people born on May 21st

Famous people died on May 21, 1986:

• Vezio Crisafulli
• Richard Broxton Onians
• Viggo Jørgensen

Famous people who died in 1986

Famous people who died on May 21st

May 21, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 21, 1986 was Greatest Love Of All by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

1. Whitney Houston - Greatest Love Of All
2. Madonna - Live To Tell
3. Patti LaBelle - On My Own
4. Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls
5. Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - If You Leave

May 21, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 21, 1986 was The Chicken Song by Spitting Image, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

1. Spitting Image - The Chicken Song
2. Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald - On My Own
3. Falco - Rock Me Amadeus
4. Level 42 - Lessons In Love
5. Madonna - Live To Tell

May 21, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 21, 1986 was On My Own by Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

1. Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald - On My Own
2. The S.O.S. Band - The Finest
3. Whitney Houston - Greatest Love Of All
4. Atlantic Starr - If Your Heart Isn't In It
5. Stephanie Mills - I Have Learned To Respect The Power Of Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st is Gemini.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 21, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 21, 1986 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 21, 1986 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on May 21, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 05:46 pm and setting at 04:28 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 24, 1986 while the next full moon would come on May 23, 1986.

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Your place in the Universe on May 21, 1986

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Someone born on May 21, 1986 is:

39 years and 2 days old,

or 468 months and 2 days old,

or 2035 weeks and 2 days old,

or 14247 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 21, 1986?

There are 363 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 21st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 21, 1986?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 21, 1986.

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